Does anyone out there have a Peer Review form/process that they would be willing to share on PICC insertions? I am looking at implementing a program in our Outpatient Hospital Setting and wanted to get some ideas for others out there. Thank you in advance.
Lorelle Wuerz BS, RN
Expound on what you mean by peer review process?
Is that an assessment decision making process on type of line?
Kathy Kokotis
Bard Access Systems
Kathy,
I am looking to set up a semi-or quarterly annual peer review process where peers will evaluate each other on their technique and process for inserting PICC lines.
I feel it will be an integrative way to have all staff involved in holding each other accountable to best practices. I do know that there are several peer review processes out there for other procedures etc....I was just wondering if anyone had one set up for PICC lines?
Thanks for the reply
Lorelle Wuerz BS, RN
Lorelle Wuerz BS, RN
Before the volume of PICCs increased, our PICC nurses were required to have an annual observation of their performance. Based on the volume of PICCs inserted annually and more CRNI certifications, complication trends of these very proficient nurses would initiate more frequent observation of their skills. Without complications occurring, we are moving from the annual observation to renewal with the CRNI renewal. Of course, this might change if there were trends that indicated less than excellent practice.
Gwen Irwin
Austin, Texas
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Can somone help me find a national benchmark for PICC insertion successes? I can find benchmarks for ICU settings, but I want a hospital-wide analysis of success percentages that are allowable standards.
Ann Johnson,BS, RN,